Chapter 9
ERIK
It was a whole new experience, flying through a storm like this.
The snow pelted against my wings as we flew hard against the force of the wind. Marienne gripped tight onto my back, and the warmth of her magic spread through my scales and tingled across my chest.
I threw back my head and roared, sending a jet stream of fire into the cold air, and I heard snatches of her delighted laughter before the gale whipped the sound away.
Despite the blizzard, we covered the barren ground in a matter of hours and approached the mountains. I was strong even for a dragon shifter, and my broad wingspan cast long shadows as we moved over the earth below.
I dove low over the mountain range, banking in the air and swooping down into the valley. We passed over our castle, which looked l
